Limbing And Pruning; General Maintenance - Ego Power+ PSA1000 Manuel De L'opérateur

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Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
EN
Never stand directly under the limb you are cut ting.
Make sure that you have a secure and balanced footing.
Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and
ditches, which could cause you to trip or stumble.
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Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor
is running. Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
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For safe and better operation, put on the shoulder
strap across the shoulder. Adjust the shoulder strap
into a comfortable operating position. Following
the instructions in the section "MOUNTING THE
SHOULDER STRAP" in PH1400E operator's manual to
attach the shoulder strap onto the power head.
WARNING:
The shoulder strap is also a quick
release mechanism in hazardous situation. When an
emergency occurs, take it off your shoulder immediately,
no matter what way the strap is in.
TO START/STOP THE TOOL
See "STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD" section
in the power head PH1400E operator's manual.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE (Fig. E & F)
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or
shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth saw ing motion.
1. Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the
underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk.
2. Make a second cut from the top side of the limb
outboard from the first cut. Continue the cut through the
limb until the limb separates from the tree. Be prepared
to balance the weight of the tool when the limb falls.
3. Make a final cut close to trunk.
NOTICE:
For second and final cuts (from top of limb or
branch), hold the bucking spikes
cut (Fig. F). This will help steady the limb and make it
easier to cut with light downward pressure. If you force
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or motor can result in.
4. Release the trigger on the power head as soon as the
cut is com pleted.
NOTICE:
Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will
result in the bar and chain binding and becom ing pinched
or trapped in the limb. If this should happen:
1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
2. If the limb can be reached from the ground, lift the
limb while holding the saw. This should release the
"pinch" and free the saw.
3. If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for
assistance.
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POLE SAW ATTACHMENT — PSA1000

LIMBING AND PRUNING

This pole saw attachment is designed for trimming small
branches and limbs up to 20cm in diameter. For best
results, observe the following precautions.
1. Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in
directions. Do not stand directly under the branch being cut.
2. The most typical cutting application is to posi tion the
3. Remove long branches in several stages.
4. Cut lower branches first to allow the top branch es
5. Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a
6. Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dan-
7. Do not make the flush cut next to the main limb or
8. Do not use the pole saw for felling or bucking.
9. To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 15m
MAINTENANCE
against the limb being
the unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury or property
damage.
replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a
hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs, other than the items listed in these
maintenance instructions, should be performed by a
qualified service technician.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics
are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to
remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
which the branch will fall.
WARNING:
Branches may fall in unexpected
unit at an angle of 60° or less (Fig. G). As the angle
of the pole saw shaft to the ground increases, the
difficulty of making the first cut (from the underside
of limb) increases.
more room to fall.
firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance.
gerous. Leave such operations for professionals.
trunk until you have cut off much of limb to reduce
the weight. Following proper cutting procedures will
prevent stripping the bark from the main member.
of overhead electrical lines and keep bystanders at
least 15m away (Fig. G).
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical